Modern luxuries at remodeled Piedmont home

Updated 4:23 pm, Thursday, November 15, 2012

Floor-to-ceiling windows slide open creating an indoor/outdoor living space in the contemporary home at 505 Scenic Ave., Piedmont. The four-bedroom home was listed for $2.495 million.

Floor-to-ceiling windows slide open creating an indoor/outdoor living space in the contemporary home at 505 Scenic Ave., Piedmont. The four-bedroom home was listed for $2.495 million.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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The Piedmont property at 505 Scenic Ave. has four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It's on the market for $2.495 million.

The Piedmont property at 505 Scenic Ave. has four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It's on the market for $2.495 million.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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The wooded neighborhood provides scenic views.

The wooded neighborhood provides scenic views.

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A stone path leads through the home's front door.

A stone path leads through the home's front door.

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The property has been remodeled to reflect a contemporary aesthetic.

The property has been remodeled to reflect a contemporary aesthetic.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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The home includes numerous floor-to-ceiling windows.

The home includes numerous floor-to-ceiling windows.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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The living room has a fireplace.

The living room has a fireplace.

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A look at the home's great room.

A look at the home's great room.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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There are more floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining area as well as doors that leads to the deck.

There are more floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining area as well as doors that leads to the deck.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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Looking into the great room from the wraparound deck and the floor-to-ceiling windows at sunset.

Looking into the great room from the wraparound deck and the floor-to-ceiling windows at sunset.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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The moden kitchen looks out over the living and dining areas.

The moden kitchen looks out over the living and dining areas.

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The remodeled home boasts an open-floor plan.

The remodeled home boasts an open-floor plan.

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The kitchen has updated appliances, a wet bar and a breakfast nook.

The kitchen has updated appliances, a wet bar and a breakfast nook.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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Looking through the windows into the living area.

Looking through the windows into the living area.

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Another view of the home's kitchen, which includes a breakfast nook.

Another view of the home's kitchen, which includes a breakfast nook.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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There's also a wine cellar in the 5,100-square-foot home.

There's also a wine cellar in the 5,100-square-foot home.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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The view from the property at 505 Scenic Ave. in Piedmont.

The view from the property at 505 Scenic Ave. in Piedmont.

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The contemporary home sits on a level lawn.

The contemporary home sits on a level lawn.

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The kitchen looks out over the great room, benefiting from the numerous windows.

The kitchen looks out over the great room, benefiting from the numerous windows.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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A view of the great room from another angle.

A view of the great room from another angle.

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The master suite features a walk-in closet, built-in media center and a private balcony.

The master suite features a walk-in closet, built-in media center and a private balcony.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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The home spans 5,100 square feet and includes a media room and an au pair unit with a separate entrance on the lower level.

The home spans 5,100 square feet and includes a media room and an au pair unit with a separate entrance on the lower level.

Photo: Liz Rusby

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Modern luxuries at remodeled Piedmont home

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Address: 505 Scenic Ave., Piedmont

Asking price: $2.495 million

Description: This recently remodeled, contemporary home sits on a level lawn in a wooded neighborhood and hosts modern luxuries and fine attention to detail. The home features many floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound deck, allowing residents to soak up prime views from Moraga Canyon. A stone path leads through the home's front door to the level where the master suite resides, featuring a walk-in closet, built-in media center and a private balcony. Two other spacious bedrooms share a bathroom down another hallway on this level. Downstairs, the home's great room features a fireplace, tall windows and sliding-glass doors opening to a wraparound deck and patio. The main level also features a modern kitchen with updated appliances, a wet bar and a breakfast nook along with a powder room, library, wine cellar and bedroom suite. The home's lower level offers another half bathroom, a media room and an au pair unit with a separate entrance. The home has two-car garage parking.

Don't miss: The North Bay and city views from the patio, deck and many of the windows in the home.

Built: 1950

Size: Four bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms in approximately 5,100 square feet of living space.

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